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Twiggy: /* Roll of Champions */

2026-06-25T13:21:02Z

Roll of Champions

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	\| Spring 388 \|\| Bran Splintered Oak \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Eternal Family		\| Spring 388 \|\| Bran Splintered Oak \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Eternal Family
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	\| Spring 388 \|\| Azzam i Zaydan i Riqueza \|\| [Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Tempest Flame		\| Spring 388 \|\| Azzam i Zaydan i Riqueza \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Tempest Flame
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	\| Spring 388 \|\| Vegard Veryson \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Boards\|Challenge of the Boards]] \|\| Voices of the Unbound Storm		\| Spring 388 \|\| Vegard Veryson \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Boards\|Challenge of the Boards]] \|\| Voices of the Unbound Storm

Hailmur: /* Roll of Champions */

2026-06-25T12:59:38Z

Roll of Champions

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	\| Spring 388 \|\| Bran Splintered Oak \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Eternal Family		\| Spring 388 \|\| Bran Splintered Oak \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Eternal Family
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	\| Spring 388 \|\| ~~Esam~~ i ~~Zikim~~ i Riqueza \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Tempest Flame		\| Spring 388 \|\| Azzam i Zaydan i Riqueza \|\| [Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Oaken_Bricks\|Challenge of the Oaken Bricks]] \|\| The Tempest Flame
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	\| Spring 388 \|\| Vegard Veryson \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Boards\|Challenge of the Boards]] \|\| Voices of the Unbound Storm		\| Spring 388 \|\| Vegard Veryson \|\| [[Bricks_and_boards#Challenge_of_the_Boards\|Challenge of the Boards]] \|\| Voices of the Unbound Storm

Twiggy: /* Rewards and the Dragonforge */

2026-06-24T21:42:48Z

Rewards and the Dragonforge

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	\| [[Ivory Aketon]] \|\| Light Armour \|\| An Ivory Aketon for those who inspire others to keep going.		\| [[Ivory Aketon]] \|\| Light Armour \|\| An Ivory Aketon for those who inspire others to keep going.
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	\| [[The Fields of Glory]] \|\| ~~Paraphenalia~~ \|\| A coven booster for a mage who seeks to drive likeminded mages to new heights.		\| [[The Fields of Glory]] \|\| Paraphernalia \|\| A coven booster for a mage who seeks to drive likeminded mages to new heights.
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	\| [[Earthquake Drummers]] \|\| Paired Weapons \|\| A pair of weapons for a warrior who doesn't like to be crowded.		\| [[Earthquake Drummers]] \|\| Paired Weapons \|\| A pair of weapons for a warrior who doesn't like to be crowded.

Twiggy: /* Rewards and the Dragonforge */

2026-06-24T21:36:54Z

Rewards and the Dragonforge

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	\| [[Stormguard Bulwark]] \|\| Shield \|\| You know that by combining brains and brawn, you can overcome any obstacle, no matter the difficulty.		\| [[Stormguard Bulwark]] \|\| Shield \|\| You know that by combining brains and brawn, you can overcome any obstacle, no matter the difficulty.
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	\| [[Isenbrad's Legacy]]* \|\| Tool \|\| A tool for smiths who seek to outfit the Empire's finest		\| [[Isenbrad's Legacy]]* \|\| Tool \|\| A tool for smiths who seek to outfit the Empire's finest.
	\|}		\|}
	*This item will expire in 3 events time, not 4 as usual		*This item will expire in 3 events time, not 4 as usual

MikeCrotch at 18:06, 24 June 2026

2026-06-24T18:06:32Z

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Matt: /* Rewards and the Dragonforge */

2026-06-01T11:15:56Z

Rewards and the Dragonforge

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	\| [[Ivory Aketon]] \|\| Light Armour \|\| An Ivory Aketon for those who inspire others to keep going.		\| [[Ivory Aketon]] \|\| Light Armour \|\| An Ivory Aketon for those who inspire others to keep going.
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	\| ~~Unique Ritual Focus~~ \|\| Ritual Focus \|\| A ritual focus for those who delight in revels and challenges (Boosts [[Leonine Pavilion]] and [[Challenge the Iron Duke]])		\| Leonine Helm \|\| Ritual Focus \|\| A ritual focus for those who delight in revels and challenges (Boosts [[Leonine Pavilion]] and [[Challenge the Iron Duke]])
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	\| [[Landsknecht's Zweihander]] \|\| Great Weapon \|\| A greatsword for those who want to cement themselves in legend		\| [[Landsknecht's Zweihander]] \|\| Great Weapon \|\| A greatsword for those who want to cement themselves in legend

MikeCrotch: /* Rewards and the Dragonforge */

2026-06-01T10:23:03Z

Rewards and the Dragonforge

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	\| [[Stalwart's Sword]] \|\| One-handed weapon \|\| A sword for warriors who seek to slay beasts and disregard danger.		\| [[Stalwart's Sword]] \|\| One-handed weapon \|\| A sword for warriors who seek to slay beasts and disregard danger.
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	\| [[Blacksmith's Wage]] \|\| Polearm \|\| ~~A Blacksmith~~'s ~~Wage forged~~ of magical self-repairing metal.		\| [[Blacksmith's Wage]] \|\| Polearm \|\| A Blacksmith's Wage forged of magical self-repairing metal.
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	\| [[Ivory Aketon]] \|\| Light Armour \|\| ~~An Ivory Aketon for~~ those who inspire others to keep going.		\| [[Ivory Aketon]] \|\| Light Armour \|\| An Ivory Aketon for those who inspire others to keep going.
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	\| Unique Ritual Focus \|\| Ritual Focus \|\| A ritual focus for those who delight in revels and challenges (Boosts [[Leonine Pavilion]] and [[Challenge the Iron Duke]])		\| Unique Ritual Focus \|\| Ritual Focus \|\| A ritual focus for those who delight in revels and challenges (Boosts [[Leonine Pavilion]] and [[Challenge the Iron Duke]])
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	\| [[Knightly Redoubt]] \|\| Heavy Armour \|\| Armour for those who refused to be moved, no matter what		\| [[Knightly Redoubt]] \|\| Heavy Armour \|\| Armour for those who refused to be moved, no matter what
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	\| [[~~Captain~~'s ~~Garb~~]] \|\| Mage ~~Robes~~ \|\| ~~Ritual robes~~ for ~~those~~ who ~~want to rise above and bring others with them~~		\| [[Volhov's Robe]] & [[Icewalker's Anvil]] \|\| Mage Robe & Ritual Focus \|\| A pair of ritual items for who shine brighter than the rest.
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	\| [[Stormguard Bulwark]] \|\| Shield \|\| You know that by combining brains and brawn, you can overcome any obstacle, no matter the difficulty.		\| [[Stormguard Bulwark]] \|\| Shield \|\| You know that by combining brains and brawn, you can overcome any obstacle, no matter the difficulty.

Hailmur: /* Roll of Champions */

2026-04-19T18:33:41Z

Roll of Champions

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	\| Summer 387 \|\| Ellis \|\| [[Build_it_up#Challenge_of_the_Bulwark_Sanctuary\|Challenge of the Bulwark Sanctuary]] \|\| The Tempest Flame		\| Summer 387 \|\| Ellis \|\| [[Build_it_up#Challenge_of_the_Bulwark_Sanctuary\|Challenge of the Bulwark Sanctuary]] \|\| The Tempest Flame
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			\| Summer 387 \|\| Kylar Splintered Oak \|\| [[Build_it_up#Challenge_of_the_Bulwark_Sanctuary\|Challenge of the Bulwark Sanctuary]] \|\| The Eternal Family
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	\| Spring 387 \|\| Vesper Lucentia \|\| [[Doing_it#Challenge_of_the_Caged_Pincer\|Challenge of the Caged Pincer]] \|\| The Coven of Golden Wings		\| Spring 387 \|\| Vesper Lucentia \|\| [[Doing_it#Challenge_of_the_Caged_Pincer\|Challenge of the Caged Pincer]] \|\| The Coven of Golden Wings

MikeCrotch at 16:48, 15 April 2026

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	~~! Name !~~! Item !! Type !! Description		! Item !! Type !! Description
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	~~\| Noble Essence \|~~\| [[~~Duelist~~'s ~~Scales~~]] \|\| One-handed weapon \|\| A ~~[[Duelist's Scales]]~~ for ~~one~~ who ~~wants~~ to ~~prove their pure skill over others~~.		\| [[Stalwart's Sword]] \|\| One-handed weapon \|\| A sword for warriors who seek to slay beasts and disregard danger.
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	~~\| Breakdown \|~~\| [[Blacksmith's Wage]] \|\| Polearm \|\| ~~A [[Blacksmith~~'s ~~Wage]] forged~~ of magical self-repairing metal.		\| [[Blacksmith's Wage]] \|\| Polearm \|\| A Blacksmith's Wage forged of magical self-repairing metal.
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	~~\| Avalanche \|~~\| [[~~Giant's Maul~~]] \|\| ~~Great Weapon~~ \|\| ~~A [[Giant's Maul]] for someone~~ who ~~wants~~ to ~~be the unstoppable force~~.		\| [[Ivory Aketon]] \|\| Light Armour \|\| An Ivory Aketon for those who inspire others to keep going.
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	\| ~~Furnace~~ \|\| [[~~Witches' Hammer~~]] ~~\|\| Rod \|\| A~~ [[~~Witches' Hammer~~]] ~~for those who cannot tolerate imperfection.~~		\| Unique Ritual Focus \|\| Ritual Focus \|\| A ritual focus for those who delight in revels and challenges (Boosts [[Leonine Pavilion]] and [[Challenge the Iron Duke]])
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	~~\| Beating Heart \|~~\| [[~~Ivory Aketon~~]] \|\| ~~Light Armour~~ \|\| ~~An [[Ivory Aketon]]~~ for those who ~~inspire others~~ to ~~keep going.~~		\| [[Landsknecht's Zweihander]] \|\| Great Weapon \|\| A greatsword for those who want to cement themselves in legend
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| Silverfleece \|~~\| [[~~Wardensweave~~]] \|\| ~~Medium Armour~~ \|\| A ~~set of [[Wardensweave]] fit~~ for ~~a leader~~ of ~~heroes.~~		\| [[Staff of Power]] \|\| Staff \|\| A staff for mages who thirst for the feeling of raw energy
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	~~\| Escalade \|~~\| [[~~Champion's Bastion~~]] \|\| ~~Shield~~ \|\| ~~A [[Champion's Bastion]]~~ for those who ~~would~~ be ~~first up the siege ladder.~~		\| [[Knightly Redoubt]] \|\| Heavy Armour \|\| Armour for those who refused to be moved, no matter what
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Sunfire \|\| Unique Foci~~ \|\| ~~Foci~~ \|\| ~~A ritual focus that boosts a summer ritualist's power once a day.~~		\| [[Captain's Garb]] \|\| Mage Robes \|\| Ritual robes for those who want to rise above and bring others with them
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| Shimmerweave\|~~\| [[~~Opaline Coat~~]] \|\| ~~Mage Robes~~ \|\| ~~An [[Opaline Coat]] for mages who are a cut above~~ the ~~riffraff~~.		\| [[Stormguard Bulwark]] \|\| Shield \|\| You know that by combining brains and brawn, you can overcome any obstacle, no matter the difficulty.
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| Juggernaut\|\| [[Hero's Hauberk]] + 1 Draught of Great Revelry \|\| Heavy Armour \|\| Heavy armour for those who will not be moved from a position, no matter the pain.~~		\| [[Pauper's Key]] \|\| Jewellery \|\| A [[Pauper's Key]] for those who refused to be shut out of anything.
	\|-
	~~\| Noble Privilege\|~~\| [[Pauper's Key]] \|\| Jewellery \|\| A [[Pauper's Key]] for those who refused to be shut out of anything.
	\|}		\|}

			Each reward is uniquely named. In the event multiple challengers choose the same reward, there will be multiple different named versions of the same item to choose from.

	Challengers who are unsuccessful will be offered a consolation prize.		Challengers who are unsuccessful will be offered a consolation prize.
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	==Roll of Champions==		==Roll of Champions==

	Below is the list of victors in the challenges set by Barien since the Winter of 386YE.		Below is the list of victors in the challenges set by Barien since the Winter of 386YE. Names in italics are victor from a year or more ago, who are now eligible to enter a challenge again (provided they have not been victorious again the past year).

	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible sortable mw-collapsed"		{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible sortable mw-collapsed"
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	\| Spring 387 \|\| Toca I Valiente I Guerra \|\| [[Doing_it#Challenge_of_the_Black_Web\|Challenge of the Black Web]] \|\| The Tempest Flame		\| Spring 387 \|\| Toca I Valiente I Guerra \|\| [[Doing_it#Challenge_of_the_Black_Web\|Challenge of the Black Web]] \|\| The Tempest Flame
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Samantha "Tongs" Barossa De Tassato Regario \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Frayed_Pennant\|Challenge of the Frayed Pennant]] \|\| The Coven of Golden Wings		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Samantha "Tongs" Barossa De Tassato Regario'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Frayed_Pennant\|Challenge of the Frayed Pennant]] \|\| The Coven of Golden Wings
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Emlyn Tangled Path \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Frayed_Pennant\|Challenge of the Frayed Pennant]] \|\| The Eternal Family		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Emlyn Tangled Path'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Frayed_Pennant\|Challenge of the Frayed Pennant]] \|\| The Eternal Family
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Revna Ursan \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Frayed_Pennant\|Challenge of the Frayed Pennant]] \|\| Ursolskin		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Revna Ursan'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Frayed_Pennant\|Challenge of the Frayed Pennant]] \|\| Ursolskin
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Glass Mantle		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Glass Mantle
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Azzam i Zaydan i Riqueza \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Tempest Flame		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Azzam i Zaydan i Riqueza'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Tempest Flame
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Eilinn Daggersbond \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| Iron Duke's Favour		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Eilinn Daggersbond'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| Iron Duke's Favour
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Emberlyn Brontide \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Coven of Golden Wings		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Emberlyn Brontide'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Coven of Golden Wings
	\|-		\|-
	\| Winter 386 \|\| Allana Silvercloud \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Eternal Family		\| Winter 386 \|\| ''Allana Silvercloud'' \|\| [[The_long_road#Challenge_of_the_Endless_Sea\|Challenge of the Endless Sea]] \|\| The Eternal Family
	\|}		\|}

Twiggy at 19:24, 16 January 2026

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	* '''Skop's Mead:''' [[Philtres_of_War#Skop's_Mead\|Skop's Mead]] is a [[potion]] created by [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] and has a particular resonance for this ritual. Any contributor who has mastered the ritual can consume a dose of Skop's Mead in place of 2 crystal mana, limited as normal by their ranks in Summer Lore. The potion also has its normal effects on the imbiber. Only the specific potion Skop's Mead can be used in this manner - other potions that restore hero points do not work.		* '''Skop's Mead:''' [[Philtres_of_War#Skop's_Mead\|Skop's Mead]] is a [[potion]] created by [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] and has a particular resonance for this ritual. Any contributor who has mastered the ritual can consume a dose of Skop's Mead in place of 2 crystal mana, limited as normal by their ranks in Summer Lore. The potion also has its normal effects on the imbiber. Only the specific potion Skop's Mead can be used in this manner - other potions that restore hero points do not work.
	* '''Champion's Draught:''' One dose of [[Philtres_of_War#Skop's_Mead\|Skop's Mead]] can be consumed by the ''target'' of the ritual, provided they are not also a contributor. Provided it is consumed during the performance of the ritual, it substitutes for up to three crystal mana, following all the normal rules for vis (that is, the effect can be split among multiple casters). The potion also has its normal effects on the imbiber.		* '''Champion's Draught:''' One dose of [[Philtres_of_War#Skop's_Mead\|Skop's Mead]] can be consumed by the ''target'' of the ritual, provided they are not also a contributor. Provided it is consumed during the performance of the ritual, it substitutes for up to three crystal mana, following all the normal rules for vis (that is, the effect can be split among multiple casters). The potion also has its normal effects on the imbiber.
	* '''Golden Apples:''' [[Vis]] from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer ~~Realm~~]] often takes the form of [[Vis#Golden Apple\|golden apples]] and Barien seems particularly keen to see the ritual cast using them. A golden apple can normally be used in place of three crystal mana when performing a Summer ritual; when used to cast Challenge the Iron Duke, each golden apple counts as ''five'' mana. This applies ''only'' to golden apples; other forms of Summer vis will provide only the normal amount of crystal mana.		* '''Golden Apples:''' [[Vis]] from the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] often takes the form of [[Vis#Golden Apple\|golden apples]] and Barien seems particularly keen to see the ritual cast using them. A golden apple can normally be used in place of three crystal mana when performing a Summer ritual; when used to cast Challenge the Iron Duke, each golden apple counts as ''five'' mana. This applies ''only'' to golden apples; other forms of Summer vis will provide only the normal amount of crystal mana.

	Barien is also known to present gifts of tokens to those who win his approval that can be used as vis for performing this ritual only.		Barien is also known to present gifts of tokens to those who win his approval that can be used as vis for performing this ritual only.
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	==Description==		==Description==
	Barien is [[Barien\|the Iron Duke]], an eternal of the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer ~~Realm~~]] who loves to challenge mortals. He creates contests, and offers contests, to encourage people to strive to achieve everything they are capable of. He is a master smith and has access to the Dragonforge, which allows him to create powerful magic items at great speed when he has need. The magical items that Barien crafts employ enchantments common in the Empire, but each one is individually named and contain a summer aura that affects the wielder, the same way a hallowed item might.		Barien is [[Barien\|the Iron Duke]], an eternal of the [[Realm#Summer\|Summer realm]] who loves to challenge mortals. He creates contests, and offers contests, to encourage people to strive to achieve everything they are capable of. He is a master smith and has access to the Dragonforge, which allows him to create powerful magic items at great speed when he has need. The magical items that Barien crafts employ enchantments common in the Empire, but each one is individually named and contain a summer aura that affects the wielder, the same way a hallowed item might.

	Each season, Barien's heralds announces one or more challenges, details of which are published in the Winds of Fortune. In most cases the heralds will explain who can enter the challenge and what form the contest will take, so that aspiring champions can decide if they wish to enter. To enter the challenge, the participant must be the target of this ritual - which must be cast on the Friday night. Barien's heralds take the details of everyone who is entering the contest, publish their names in the Hub the following day. The challenge then takes place shortly after.		Each season, Barien's heralds announces one or more challenges, details of which are published in the Winds of Fortune. In most cases the heralds will explain who can enter the challenge and what form the contest will take, so that aspiring champions can decide if they wish to enter. To enter the challenge, the participant must be the target of this ritual - which must be cast on the Friday night. Barien's heralds take the details of everyone who is entering the contest, publish their names in the Hub the following day. The challenge then takes place shortly after.